The utilization of the carbon dioxide laser in the treatment of recurrent papillomatosis: report of case.
The carbon dioxide laser is a relatively new mode of therapy in the treatment of oral lesions. In our experience, when the laser has been used, bleeding, scarring, and edema have been minimal. With the development of hand-held instrumentation, this useful tool can be added to the oral surgeon's armamentarium.
D000328:Adult; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D010157:Palatal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D010212:Papilloma / Q000601:surgery*
D002245:Carbon Dioxide